Expansion of Morley Town Council?

A review of Town and Parish Councils in Leeds is to go ahead which could see the expansion of Morley Town Council. This is good news for the democratic process and will bring decision making down to a more local level as it does in Morley, Drighlington and Gildersome.

There is little doubt that the Councils in these areas have delivered real improvements with more policing and lower crime rates along with firmer planning scrutiny and support for local community groups. I am regularly asked by people outside the Town Council area, such as Tingley and East and West Ardsley what they can due to join the Town Council and be supported by councillors backing their communities rather than the Party Line.

Its clear that when it comes to campaigning - such as against the LDF, for better bus services or to Keep Morley Fire Station open that residents expect the Town Council and its councillors to support their concerns on these issues.

This review will give residents the opportunity to join a vibrant Council which puts their concerns the top of their agenda. I hope communities will get involved and join with us to expand the Town Council to cover the full Morley Borough Council area.